| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2008 Volvo S80 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Volvo S80 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 111.6 in | 13 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 191.0 in | 14 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 3800 lb. | 665 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.9 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 35.0 in | 7.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo S80
| 2008 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.
